next-gen

adjective

ˈnekst-ˈjen 

: of or relating to a potential, forthcoming, or brand-new version of an existing product or technology : next-generation

next-gen medicines

Next-gen tactical lasers will likely be electrically-powered and diode-pumped, since chemical lasers require storage and transport of heavy ingredients.

—Eric Adams

Those plans could include solar panels, modern heating and cooling systems, and next-gen tech to support a fleet of electric-powered buses.

—Justin Engel

Examples of next-gen in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This aggressive strategy, aiming for 10 gigawatts of capacity by late 2027, signals a profound scarcity in high-bandwidth memory and AI components, even leading Nvidia to trim specifications on its next-gen products. — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Prior to today's launch, there had been four next-gen BlueBirds in LEO — numbers 6, 8, 9 and 10. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Wave, the next-gen digital entertainment company, has inked a deal with comedians Langston Kerman and David Gborie to oversee ad sales and distribution for their comedy podcast, My Momma Told Me. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2026

The problem is that the satellite industry is facing a shake-up as major players vie to create next-gen satellite-to-phone services. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

next-generation

First Known Use

1995, in the meaning defined above